Safety Professional – Full Time

Medcor; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Medcor Safety, a subsidiary of Medcor, is seeking an experienced Safety Professional to support a Worcester, MA construction project. The role is an anticipated 8–10 month assignment, ~40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, with potential field leadership responsibilities.

Required: CPR/First Aid, 5+ years of construction safety, strong communication, and basic computer skills. Preferred CHST/OSHA 500 certifications and prior National Grid experience. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction safety experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with field personnel, management, contractors, and clients.
• Basic computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional relationships with field personnel, management, contractors, and outside agencies throughout all phases of construction.
• Conduct regular site and crew safety audits to identify hazards, unsafe work conditions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recognize and reinforce safe work practices throughout the project.
• Document audit findings and clearly communicate safety observations and recommended corrective actions.
• Review and audit training records for field personnel.
• Help implement and maintain applicable safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Review and participate in the development of safety briefs, bulletins, and reports.
• Assist with Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Participate in kickoff meetings, toolbox talks, and other safety meetings.
• Review client and owner safety requirements and ensure project compliance.
• Partner with site leadership to address safety concerns before incidents occur.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Field personnel coordination

Safety compliance

Job description

Location: Worcester, MA
Pay: $50.00/hour (W2)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Approximately 8–10 months
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 40 hours/week
Project: New Construction
Per Diem: Not Available – Local Candidates Only

Medcor Safety, a subsidiary of Medcor, is seeking an experienced Safety Professional to support a new construction project in Worcester, MA.

This is an anticipated 8–10 month assignment offering approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The Safety Professional will work closely with field personnel and site leadership to identify potential hazards, promote safe work practices, and help ensure compliance with federal, state, local, general contractor, and owner safety requirements.

We’re looking for someone who brings strong construction safety experience, communicates well at all levels of an organization, and is comfortable being highly visible and engaged in the field.

What You’ll Do

• Build positive, professional relationships with field personnel, management, contractors, and outside agencies throughout all phases of construction.
• Conduct regular site and crew safety audits to identify hazards, unsafe work conditions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recognize and reinforce safe work practices throughout the project.
• Document audit findings and clearly communicate safety observations and recommended corrective actions.
• Review and audit training records for field personnel.
• Help implement and maintain applicable federal, state, local, client, and site-specific safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Review and participate in the development of accident briefs, safety publications, bulletins, and reports.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings, toolbox talks, and other safety-related meetings.
• Review client and owner safety requirements and help ensure project compliance.
• Partner with site leadership and field personnel to proactively address safety concerns before they become incidents.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction safety experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with field personnel, management, contractors, and clients
• Basic computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet-based applications

Preferred

• CHST certification
• OSHA 500 certification
• Previous experience working on National Grid projects

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, and working on elevated platforms. The Safety Professional must be able to communicate effectively, maintain appropriate visual awareness of the worksite, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Medcor offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Educational assistance
• Additional benefits and resources designed to support our employees

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Medcor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.